Ready

I promise, this blog is not taking a turn for the inappropriate!  I just have to say that this invention has saved my life (and my round ligaments) for my first, second and now third pregnancy.  I found out about it when I was teaching 2nd grade while pregnant with our 1st born, Graham....hours on the feet lead to supremely achy belly. 

My belly gets positively heeeuuuugggeee in the third trimester, and I like to refer to this contraption as my "over-the-shoulder-baby-holder"....ha!  ;)

Lately, I'm craving all kinds of tasty treats:  their burgers and hand-cut fries, donuts, orange juice, marshmellows covered in Nutella, and big, leafy, fruity-nutty-cheesy salads.

I'm snappy with those I love most (I even shouted at the dog this morning for getting in my way!), I'd really would like to nap all day (except I can't get comfortable, or have to get up and go potty every hour), and can barely sit here at the computer for more than 10 minutes before I get all achy.....waaaaaaahhhhh! 

I'm moving along VERY slowly (and awkwardly), and even everyday tasks like laundry and making beds seems like such an ordeal.  In my most frustrated moments comes that familiar, small voice....Sarah, surrender.   

I've scrawled this verse on our little chalkboard...mostly to remedy these fears and feelings of inadequacy creep in as I anticipate delivery and being momma to three precious children...God's word soothes my heart even better than indulging in to one of those fat-laden cravings! ;)

"My grace is enough; it is all you need.  My strength comes into its own in your weakness."

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)

Oh, I dream about the moment we meet this sweet baby face-to-face.  This season of huge-ness...though uncomfortable,  is necessary, vital and even benefecial as Camille continues to grow and develop.  I'm tellin' y'all,  when that first series of contractions come...I'll be skipping into the hospital-ready to get down to business!  :)  Ok, maybe not skipping... 

I can choose frustration (as I have in the previous paragraphs ;)  or joy, realizing that this time is ordained by Holy God, and that I need to choose rest, surrendered to this process of bringing a precious life into the world.  Thank you, Lord.  I pray that the Lord would encourage us in our weakness-physical, mental, emotional- today....his strength is perfect....it is sufficient.